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'“I would not let that enter my mind until I heard it,” Mittelstadt said Wednesday after returning to practice in a non-contact role. “It’s been extremely hard this year, watching the guys and wanting to be out there with them. I’m gonna do whatever I can to get out there and be 100 percent.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt encouraged after returning to practice

'Skinner’s resurgence has quietly become one of the NHL’s feel-good stories. A year ago, he scored just seven times in 56 games and did not record his first goal until his 20th outing. After his 14th straight goalless game, ex-coach Ralph Krueger benched him three straight contests, the first time he had ever been a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about After rough season, rejuvenated Jeff Skinner again one of Sabres’ top threats

'But when Mittelstadt, 23, recently visited his surgeon, he received good news. Granato said Mittelstadt, who had issues in the area of his surgery, will rejoin the Sabres for Wednesday’s practice in a non-contact role. The American has been skating on his own.' … [Read more...] about Sabres receive good news about Casey Mittelstadt’s health

'“When you watch him one or two times, he probably doesn’t scream NHL,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said last month. “He’s not 6-2, 210 pounds. He’s a player coaching every day you appreciate how good he is.”' … [Read more...] about Amerks’ Brandon Biro becoming elite scorer, one of Sabres’ top prospects

'In the first half, which he capped with a disastrous outing Nov. 29 against the Seattle Kraken, he sometimes looked raw and overwhelmed. But since the beginning of December, he has showcased his growing confidence and often performed like a future star.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: NHL All-Star nod shows Rasmus Dahlin on right path

'After Bylsma, 51, and the Red Wings parted ways last May, his fresh opportunity materialized in a unique place, the minors. He’s an assistant coach with the Checkers, the American Hockey League affiliate the expansion Seattle Kraken share with the Florida Panthers this season.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres coach Dan Bylsma energized by new job as Kraken’s assistant in AHL

'If Houser goes unclaimed, he will likely be assigned to Rochester, where he played 11 games earlier this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive goalie Michael Houser, make 10 other roster moves

'Mittelstadt left Sunday’s 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, just his third outing since undergoing surgery Dec. 10, with soreness in his upper body after playing just 4 minutes, 59 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Casey Mittelstadt to talk to surgeon; Tage Thompson set to return

'At one point late Sunday, when winger Victor Olofsson briefly left the game after taking a high stick, the Sabres had just nine forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle to end of crazy weekend; Casey Mittelstadt leaves loss to Avs

'“It was a nice finish to a really chaotic day,” coach Don Granato said of the Sabres’ 14th win this season. “I thought Craig was amazing, how simple he makes the game look in the net. He reads shooters so well you can see why he’s been a great goaltender in the league for a long time.”' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson backstops Sabres past Coyotes to cap ‘chaotic day’

'“Here he’s at the top of the depth chart, it’s a different type of pressure, and I think he’s starting to recognize that and handle that,” Granato said after the Sabres prepared for Saturday’s road contest against the Arizona Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alex Tuch responding to new challenges, piling up points

'The Sabres, having lost goalie Aaron Dell to a three-game suspension, desperately needed Anderson in at least a backup role before Houser entered protocol. Now he might be forced to play right away.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goalie crisis worsens as Michael Houser enters COVID-19 protocol

'Right now, Houser is the only Sabres goalie who’s officially available for Saturday’s contest.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres thin in net, goalie Michael Houser has special chance to impress

'Perhaps Anderson can at least back up Houser. But what do the Sabres do if he can’t? Would they acquire another goalie? Stay tuned.' … [Read more...] about Aaron Dell’s three-game suspension creates big goalie problem for Sabres

'The Sabres looked downright awful after a solid start, allowing three goals in a span of 2 minutes, 55 seconds late in the first period and losing for the 10th time in their last 13 outings (3-7-3).' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Aaron Dell could face suspension for hit on Drake Batherson